Shani Chalisa.....

Humans are complex creatures, hence the above title. We all agree that our mind is in constant flux, just like the flow of water- it springs memories and ideas back and forth like the waves of a sea. Things which seem irrational, inconsequential or down right ridiculous, too are present in this world, all because of certain laws of nature. It is not necessary, that we as humans, are capable of understanding everything around us. It has erroneously been assumed by Western notions of knowledge and Philosophy, that what is unexplainable is irrational, hence not worthy of being included in the realm of knowledge. René Descartes, Baruch Spinoza, Gottfried Leibniz would surely disagree with me, but I stick to my point that everything is not always explainable or understandable by 'every' individual. You need to reach that state or stage of 'awareness' where you can perceive something in its entirety. In Indian philosophy or more specifically Hindu way of thinking, it is assumed that a seeker ( saadhak) will have a Guru/ teacher to guide him on this path of seeking THE knowledge.
The modern day guru- the internet- has been quite useful for the layman to understand or comprehend some such nuances of life, behaviour, the notion of an almighty- presence, energy- good and bad, etc.
Hence, when I see around me human-beings, who are behaving in very unpredictable ways, I don't feel surprised because this very odd and unpredictable behaviour of theirs is because they are out of sync, with their micro and macro ecosystems. I include astrological planetary positions in one's ecosystem, simply because planets are there, we are there, the earth is there, wind/ fire/ rain is there......so what is there (present) will have an effect on the other. Similarly, the notion of life and after-life or rather birth and previous births. I believe once again, that our actions in this birth are affected by our actions of previous births, and these (present acts) will in turn affect our next birth or stage in the cycle of births and rebirths, or ultimately moksha/ mukti ( liberation of the soul).
Why did I speak such a lot about acts and actions? Precisely to convey the point, that the Navgrahas( Nine Planets) try to help us out in our pursuit for freedom. One such planet is Saturn or as we say Shani Maharaj. As I have mentioned in my earlier blog-posts, pleasing Saturn is a tough task and hence has to be done with full devotion and dedication. Serve the Lord and he will surely bless you.
Jai Shani Maharaj ki!

Shri Shanidev Chalisa

Jay Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Karan Kripaal,

Deenan Ke Dukh Door Kari, Kijei Naath Nihaal.

Jay Jay Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaaj,

Karahu Kripa He Ravi Tanay, Raakhahu Jan Ki Laaj.

Jayati Jayati Shanidev Dayaala, Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipaala.

Chaari Bhuja, Tanu Shyaam Virajei, Maathe Ratan Mukut Chhavi Chhajei.

Param Vishaal Manohar Bhaala, Tedhi Drishti Bhrakuti Vikaraala.

Kundal Shravan Chamaacham Chamake, Hiye Maal Muktan Mani Damakei.

Kar Me Gadaa Trishul Kuthara, Pal Biich Karei Arihi Sanhaara.

Pingal,Krishno, Chhaaya, Nandan, Yam, Konasth, Raudra, Dukh Bhanja

.Sauri, Mand Shani, Dash Naama, Bhaanu Putra Pujahi Sab Kaama.

Jaapar Prabhu Prasann Havei Jaahi, Rankahu Raav Karei Kshan Maahi.

Parvatahu Trin Hoi Nihaarat, Trinahu Ko Parvat Kari Daarat.

Raaj Milat Van Raamahi Dinhayo, Kaikeihu Ki Mati Hari Linhayo.

Vanahu Me Mrig Kapat Dikhaai, Maatu Jaanaki Gai Churaai.

Lashanahi Shakti Vikal Karidaara, Machiga Dal Me Haahaakaara.

Raavan Ki Gati-Mati Bauraai, Ramachandra So Bair Badhaai.

Diyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka, Baji Bajarang Bir Ki Danka.

Nrip Vikram Par Tuhi Pagu Dhaara, Chitra Mayoor Nigali Gai Haara.

Haar Naulakha Laagyo Chori, Haath Pair Daravaayo Tori.

Bhaari Dasha Nikrasht Dikhaayo, Telahi Ghar Kolhu Chalvaayo.

Vinay Raag Dipak Mah Kinhayo, Tab Prasann Prabhu Hvei Sukh Dinhayo.

Harish chandra Nrip Naari Bikaani, Aapahu Bhare Dom Ghar Paani.

Taise Nal Par Dasha Siraani, Bhunji-Meen Kud Gai Paani.

Shri Shankarahi Gahyo Jab Jaai, Paaravati Ko Sati Karaai.

Tanik Vikalokat Hi Kari Reesa, Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisut Seesa.

Paandav Par Bhai Dasha Tumhaari, Bachi Dropadi Hoti Ughaari.

Kaurav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maarayo, Yuddh Mahabharat Kari Darayo.

Ravi Kah Mukh Mah Dhari Tatkaala, Lekar Kudi Parayo Paataala.

Shesh Dev-Lakhi Vinati Laai, Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diyo Chhudaai.

Vaahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sujaana, Jag Diggaj Gardabh Mrig Svaana.

Jambuk Sinh Aadi Nakh Dhaari, So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukaari.

Gaj Vaahan Lakshmi Grih Aavei, Hay Te Sukh Sampatti Upajaavei.

Gardabh Haani Karei Bahu Kaaja, Singh Siddhakar Raaj Samaaja.

Jambuk Buddhi Nasht Kar Daarei, Mrig De Kasht Praan Sanhaarei.

Jab Aavahi Svaan Savaari, Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhaari.

Taisahi Chaari Charan Yah Naama, Svarn Lauh Chaandi Aru Taama.

Lauh Charan Par Jab Prabhu Aavei, Dhan Jan Sampatti Nasht Karaavei.

Samta Taamra Rajat Shubhakaari, Svarn Sarvasukh Mangal Bhaari.

Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gaavei, Kabahu Na Dasha Nikrisht Sataavei.

Adbhut Naath Dikhaavei Leela, Karei Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dhila.

Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulavaai, Vidhivat Shani Grah Shaanti Karaai.

Peepal Jal Shani Divas Chadhaavat, Deep Daan Dei Bahu Sukh Paavat.

Kahat Ram Sundar Prabhu Daasa, Shani Sumirat Sukh hoat Prakaasha."